Coronado Shores is the island's tower neighborhood: ten condominium buildings along Avenida del Mundo, close to the sand and a short distance south of the Hotel del Coronado.
- The feel
- Resort-like and low-maintenance, with views that change by tower and floor.
- The homes
- Condominiums in ten towers, most completed in the 1970s.
- Getting around
- A short walk to the beach; Orange Avenue is a quick drive or a longer bike ride.
- Ask before you buy
- Monthly dues, reserves and assessments, rental rules and wear from salt air.
A day here
Life in the Shores is built around the beach and the building. Residents step out to the sand for a morning walk, and the towers handle the exterior upkeep that a house would demand. Many owners like the lock-and-leave rhythm, and it suits people who split the year between places.
The homes
All condominiums, spread across ten towers. Listing data shows the first tower was completed in 1970 and the group was built out through the late 1970s, for a total of roughly 1,500 homes. Floor plans, floors and exposures differ from tower to tower, so two units with the same square footage can feel very different.
Ask before you buy
- Dues and what they cover. Monthly dues here run well above those of a typical condominium. Ask for the budget and what it includes.
- Reserves and assessments. Request the reserve study and any planned or pending special assessments for the specific tower.
- Rental and pet rules. Rules are set by each association, so read the current documents.
- View and exposure. Visit at different times of day and look from the exact floor.
To compare the Shores with the Village, read Rudy's guide to HOAs and special taxes before touring.
Source: tower completion dates and unit counts are from tower listing data and are approximate. Confirm with the association.
More Coronado neighborhoods
- The Village — Orange Avenue, Spreckels Park and the cottage streets around them, the most walkable part of the island.
- Coronado Cays — Ten villages wound around inlets, with more than 600 boat slips in San Diego Bay.
- Country Club Estates — The residential streets on the northwest side of the island that grew up on the old Coronado Country Club grounds.
- Golf Course and Marina Homes — Homes beside the municipal golf course and Glorietta Bay, with boats and fairways in the view.
- Bayfront Homes with Skyline Views — First Street and the Ferry Landing end of the island, where the bay and the downtown skyline fill the window.
General information only. Boundaries are informal and details change, so confirm specifics for any property you consider.